NASA has found 16,000 asteroids near Earth. Don't panic.

NASA has found 16,000 asteroids near Earth. Don't panic.
But if you were to die via asteroid, this is how it would happen.

July 1, 2017 at 07:15AM
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Who Is Laughing on the Golden Record?

Who Is Laughing on the Golden Record?
Forty years ago, the sound of a human cackle was blasted out into the cosmos—but who is the person laughing? And why did the track disappear from official recordings?

July 1, 2017 at 01:05AM
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The U.S. fertility rate just hit a historic low. Why some demographers are freaking out.

The U.S. fertility rate just hit a historic low. Why some demographers are freaking out.
The United States is in the midst of what some worry is a baby crisis. The number of women giving birth has been declining for years and just hit a historic low. If the trend continues — and experts disagree on whether it will — the country could face economic and cultural turmoil.

July 1, 2017 at 12:06AM
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Kushner Told 'Morning Joe' Hosts They'd Need To Apologize To Trump To Stop Damaging Story

Kushner Told 'Morning Joe' Hosts They'd Need To Apologize To Trump To Stop Damaging Story
The feud between Donald Trump and 'Morning Joe' continues to bubble.

June 30, 2017 at 10:35PM
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Kushner Told 'Morning Joe' Hosts They'd Need To Apologize To Stop National Enquirer Article

Kushner Told 'Morning Joe' Hosts They'd Need To Apologize To Stop National Enquirer Article
A day after Trump's tweets about Mika Brzezinski, she and co-host Joe Scarborough responded to the President.

June 30, 2017 at 07:22PM
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Trump Scolds Press After They Knock Over A Lamp In The White House

Trump Scolds Press After They Knock Over A Lamp In The White House
After the press pushed for positions and knocked over a lamp during a meeting between South Korean president Moon Jae-in and President Trump, Trump chastised them for their lack of decorum.

June 30, 2017 at 08:59PM
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There's A Fight Brewing Between The NYPD And Silicon Valley's Palantir

There's A Fight Brewing Between The NYPD And Silicon Valley's Palantir
Big data helped New York's cops bust Bobby Shmurda. But as the NYPD's contract with tech giant Palantir comes to an end, things could get messy.

June 30, 2017 at 07:05PM
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Trump Says 'Repeal Obamacare Now, Replace Later,' And Other Trump News From Today

Trump Says 'Repeal Obamacare Now, Replace Later,' And Other Trump News From Today
All the Trump news you need to read today.

June 30, 2017 at 06:58PM
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As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others

As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others
The most detailed economic study yet of global warming's cost to the United States finds that the Southeast and Midwest will be hardest hit.

June 30, 2017 at 05:25PM
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This Is Why The Minions Are So Popular

This Is Why The Minions Are So Popular
The "Despicable Me" sidekicks have become globally ubiquitous thanks to their slapstick humor, amorphous cuteness and a cunning marketing strategy.

June 30, 2017 at 03:25AM
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Once a Model City, Hong Kong Is in Trouble

Once a Model City, Hong Kong Is in Trouble
When the British left 20 years ago, Hong Kong was seen as a rare blend of East and West that China might seek to emulate. Now, increasingly, it’s a cautionary tale.

June 29, 2017 at 07:37PM
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Venus Williams in fatal car crash in Florida - BBC News

Venus Williams in fatal car crash in Florida - BBC News
Police believe the tennis star was at fault for a crash which killed a 78-year-old, US media report.

June 30, 2017 at 04:50AM
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Everything you never wanted to know about how ticks hunt you (and how to avoid them)

Everything you never wanted to know about how ticks hunt you (and how to avoid them)
Your complete guide to the horrifying reality of tick season.

June 29, 2017 at 04:42PM
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The Economics of Poke, a Hawaiian Street Food Success Story

The Economics of Poke, a Hawaiian Street Food Success Story
Known as Hawaii's original street food, poke today mostly consists of diced raw tuna, salmon, or some other fish, served over rice and mixed greens, with add-ons such as edamame, avocado, seaweed, and toasted nuts. And suddenly it's everywhere.

June 28, 2017 at 02:21AM
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Stop playing CNN in airports

Stop playing CNN in airports
When I am waiting for Zone 13 to begin boarding, I do not need to compound my anxiety by watching a ten-person split screen where the gaunt visage of Jeffrey Lord gets pundit-bukkaked over Trump's latest idiotic tweet about North Korea.

June 29, 2017 at 11:51AM
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A near-disaster at a federal nuclear weapons laboratory takes a hidden toll on America’s arsenal

A near-disaster at a federal nuclear weapons laboratory takes a hidden toll on America’s arsenal
Repeated safety lapses have hobbled Los Alamos National Laboratory's work on the cores of US nuclear warheads.

June 30, 2017 at 02:24AM
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Who Will Be Allowed To Enter The US Under The Revised Version Of Trump's Travel Ban?

Who Will Be Allowed To Enter The US Under The Revised Version Of Trump's Travel Ban?
The Supreme Court allowed parts of the Trump administration's travel ban to stand until a full hearing in the fall, and it goes into effect tonight. Here's what that means.

June 30, 2017 at 12:28AM
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Understanding The Intricate Interplay Between Math And Quantum Mechanics

Understanding The Intricate Interplay Between Math And Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf explains how researchers are using math and physics to unravel big questions counterintuitive to the human mind.

June 29, 2017 at 11:32PM
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Australian Police Charge Vatican Cardinal With Sex Offenses

Australian Police Charge Vatican Cardinal With Sex Offenses
Australian police say they are charging a top Vatican cardinal with historical sexual assault offenses.

June 29, 2017 at 07:09AM
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How Republicans In Congress Reacted To Trump's Awful 'Morning Joe' Tweets

How Republicans In Congress Reacted To Trump's Awful 'Morning Joe' Tweets
Even Republicans couldn't contain their distaste for Trump's nasty tweets.

June 29, 2017 at 09:56PM
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A Teen Was Charged With Killing Her Boyfriend During A Failed YouTube Stunt

A Teen Was Charged With Killing Her Boyfriend During A Failed YouTube Stunt
Monalisa Perez was charged with manslaughter after she accidentally shot Pedro Ruiz in the chest while making a YouTube video for the couple's vlog.

June 29, 2017 at 08:41PM
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Cuomo Declares a State of Emergency for the Subway

Cuomo Declares a State of Emergency for the Subway
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo also pledged to direct an additional $1 billion for capital improvements on the system, which has been plagued with accidents and delays.

June 29, 2017 at 08:41PM
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Russia Probe Focuses On Longtime Trump Bodyguard, And Other Trump News From Today

Russia Probe Focuses On Longtime Trump Bodyguard, And Other Trump News From Today
All the Trump news you need to read from today.

June 29, 2017 at 06:41PM
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The Petya ransomware is starting to look like a cyberattack in disguise

The Petya ransomware is starting to look like a cyberattack in disguise
The ostensible purpose of all that damage was to make money — and yet there’s very little money to be found.

June 29, 2017 at 06:32PM
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These experts say we have until 2020 to get climate change under control. And they’re the optimists.

These experts say we have until 2020 to get climate change under control. And they’re the optimists.
A group of prominent scientists, policymakers, and corporate leaders released a statement Wednesday warning that if the world doesn’t set greenhouse gas emissions on a downward path by 2020, it could become impossible to contain climate change within safe limits.

June 29, 2017 at 06:32PM
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What Is Going On With Trump's 'Amazon Washington Post' Tweet?

What Is Going On With Trump's 'Amazon Washington Post' Tweet?
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump tweeted an angry attack at Amazon and the Washington Post (both of which are owned by Jeff Bezos). Here's why he might be mad at the newspaper.

June 28, 2017 at 10:53PM
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Everything you never wanted to know about how ticks hunt you (and how to avoid them)

Everything you never wanted to know about how ticks hunt you (and how to avoid them)
Your complete guide to the horrifying reality of tick season.

June 29, 2017 at 04:42PM
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Stepsister, Yes; Grandma, No: U.S. Sets Guidelines for Revised Travel Ban

Stepsister, Yes; Grandma, No: U.S. Sets Guidelines for Revised Travel Ban
The State Department has issued new guidelines to American embassies and consulates around the world on how they should enforce a limited travel ban against foreign visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries. Enforcement of the guidelines will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday.

June 29, 2017 at 04:42PM
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Canuck the crow's attacks halt Vancouver mail delivery

Canuck the crow's attacks halt Vancouver mail delivery
Postal deliveries have been suspended in part of a Canadian city after a well-known crow called Canuck attacked a mailman.

June 29, 2017 at 04:42PM
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The Promise of an All-Natural Molly

The Promise of an All-Natural Molly
Could Katy do the same thing for my anxiety that MDMA did — without any of the debilitating side effects?

June 29, 2017 at 05:52AM
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Here's What Happens When Two Malware

Here's What Happens When Two Malware
Having one credit-card stealing malware program on your phone is bad. But having two is actually not so bad.

June 28, 2017 at 07:37PM
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Why Not Have a Randomly Selected Congress?

Why Not Have a Randomly Selected Congress?
We could do as the Athenians once did, and select our legislators like we select our jurors: by picking citizens off a list, and asking them to govern.

June 28, 2017 at 07:45PM
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Australian Police Charge Vatican Cardinal With Sex Offenses

Australian Police Charge Vatican Cardinal With Sex Offenses
Australian police say they are charging a top Vatican cardinal with historical sexual assault offenses.

June 29, 2017 at 05:33AM
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Everything You Could Want To Know About Ethereum, The Next Bitcoin

Everything You Could Want To Know About Ethereum, The Next Bitcoin
Just what is this Ethereum thing? Will it really make our current monetary system obsolete? Are we all gonna be rich? The answer is, well, just maybe.

June 28, 2017 at 10:24PM
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The war on drugs is back. Will psychedelic drug research survive?

The war on drugs is back. Will psychedelic drug research survive?
Psychedelic research is undergoing a renaissance — but the newly-burgeoning field may be in danger.

June 29, 2017 at 01:59AM
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Facebook’s Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men from Hate Speech But Not Black Children

Facebook’s Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men from Hate Speech But Not Black Children
A trove of internal documents sheds light on the algorithms that Facebook’s censors use to differentiate between hate speech and legitimate political expression.

June 28, 2017 at 07:28PM
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What Is Going On With Trump's 'Amazon Washington Post' Tweet?

What Is Going On With Trump's 'Amazon Washington Post' Tweet?
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump tweeted an angry attack at Amazon and the Washington Post (both of which are owned by Jeff Bezos). Here's why he might be mad at the newspaper.

June 28, 2017 at 10:53PM
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Out of High School, Into Real Life

Out of High School, Into Real Life
This graduation season, The New York Times talked with seniors across the country who are not headed to college about their plans, hopes and dreams.

June 26, 2017 at 05:49AM
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This Well-Researched Video On Exercise Will Make You Want To Get Up And Go To The Gym

This Well-Researched Video On Exercise Will Make You Want To Get Up And Go To The Gym
There are even more compelling reasons to embrace physical activity than looks (and looking good is pretty great in itself).

June 28, 2017 at 10:42PM
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Trump Attacks '#AmazonWashingtonPost' On Twitter, And Other Trump News From Today

Trump Attacks '#AmazonWashingtonPost' On Twitter, And Other Trump News From Today
All the Trump news you need to read from today.

June 28, 2017 at 08:03PM
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Cyberattack Hits Ukraine Then Spreads Internationally

Cyberattack Hits Ukraine Then Spreads Internationally
Computer systems from Ukraine to the United States were struck on Tuesday in an international cyberattack that was similar to a recent assault that crippled tens of thousands of machines worldwide.

June 28, 2017 at 04:30PM
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Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist, of Dragon Tattoo and John Wick, dies at 56

Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist, of Dragon Tattoo and John Wick, dies at 56
The actor, who appeared as Mikael Blomkvist in the Swedish adaptations of the Stieg Larsson novels, has died of lung cancer.

June 28, 2017 at 04:30PM
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Venezuela crisis: Helicopter launches attack on Supreme Court

Venezuela crisis: Helicopter launches attack on Supreme Court
Venezuela's Supreme Court has been attacked by grenades dropped from a helicopter in what President Nicolás Maduro called a "terrorist attack".

June 28, 2017 at 04:30PM
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The Best Way To Consume 'Harry Potter'

The Best Way To Consume 'Harry Potter'
The main "Harry Potter" books may have wrapped up a decade ago, but J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is still chugging along. Want to know what you should read and watch? Let us do you a fan service by giving you our recommendation.

June 26, 2017 at 08:43PM
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Spicy food really does keep you cooler in the summer

Spicy food really does keep you cooler in the summer
If you're baking in the heat, you’d be doing yourself a favor by swapping that frozen yogurt for some Buffalo wings.

June 28, 2017 at 05:09AM
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Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder Isn't Just For People

Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder Isn't Just For People
Could understanding canine compulsions help find new treatments for people with OCD, too?

June 27, 2017 at 06:01PM
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Is the staggeringly profitable business of scientific publishing bad for science?

Is the staggeringly profitable business of scientific publishing bad for science?
It is an industry like no other, with profit margins to rival Google – and it was created by one of Britain’s most notorious tycoons: Robert Maxwell.

June 28, 2017 at 01:24AM
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This 80-Year-Old Woman Fought Off A Rabid Bobcat With A Sickle, Of All Things

This 80-Year-Old Woman Fought Off A Rabid Bobcat With A Sickle, Of All Things
Elsie Dabrowski just wanted to do some weeding near her chicken coop when a rabid bobcat attacked her. But Dabrowski, wielding a sickle, had the last word.

June 28, 2017 at 12:37AM
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The Chemical Reaction Of Luminol And Oxygen Is Pretty Awesome

The Chemical Reaction Of Luminol And Oxygen Is Pretty Awesome
Luminol, as one might expect from its, is bioluminescent when mixed with an oxidizing agent. Here's what happens when it's mixed with oxygen.

June 28, 2017 at 12:10AM
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Nil Communication: How to Send a Message Without Sending Anything at All

Nil Communication: How to Send a Message Without Sending Anything at All
Physicists have exploited the laws of quantum mechanics to send information without transmitting a signal. But have they, really?

June 28, 2017 at 12:07AM
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